Quote

The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.

Nhat Hanh

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Nhat Hanh
Love
Happiness
Realize
Helping
Source
Action
Joy
Others
Realizing
Another
Bring
Thought
Word
Persons
Suffering
Reduce
Person
Help
Deep

More quotes by Nhat Hanh

Image
If the people who hurt us have anger or desperation within them then they suffer. When you see that someone suffers, you might be motivated by a desire to help him not to suffer anymore.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Know that life can only be found in the present moment.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Buddhism is in your heart. Even if you don't have any temple or any monks, you can still be a Buddhist in your heart and life.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Everything inside and around us wants to reflect itself in us. We don't have to go anywhere to obtain the truth. We only need to be still and things will reveal themselves in the still water of our heart.
Nhat Hanh
Image
We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Reconciliation is to understand both sides to go to one side and describe the suffering being endured by the other side, and then go to the other side and describe the suffering being endured by the first side.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Understanding and Love are not two separate things, but just one. To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion. When you understand, you cannot help but love. And when you love, you naturally act in a way that can relieve the suffering of people.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Enlightenment is always there. Small enlightenment will bring great enlightenment. If you breathe in and are aware that you are alive - that you can touch the miracle of being alive - then that is a kind of enlightenment.
Nhat Hanh
Image
No one is more worthy of your kindness and compassion than you are.
Nhat Hanh
Image
By living deeply in the present moment we can understand the past better & prepare for a better future.
Nhat Hanh
Image
When we give ourselves the chance to let go of all our tension, the body's natural capacity to heal itself can begin to work.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn't mean not talking and not doing things it means that you are not disturbed inside. If you're truly silent, then no matter what situation you find yourself in you can enjoy the silence.
Nhat Hanh
Image
In the mountains of wisdom no climbing is in vain.
Nhat Hanh
Image
When you drop bombs on the enemy, you drop those same bombs on yourself, your own country.
Nhat Hanh
Image
We are always running, and it has become a habit. We struggle all the time, even during our sleep. We are at war with ourselves, and we can easily start a war with others.
Nhat Hanh
Image
You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.
Nhat Hanh
Image
Though we all have the fear and the seeds of anger within us, we must learn not to water those seeds and instead nourish our positive qualities - those of compassion, understanding, and loving kindness.
Nhat Hanh
Image
There are many, many Christians who practice Buddhism, and they become better and better Christians all the time.
Nhat Hanh
Image
The electron is first of all your concept of the electron.
Nhat Hanh
Image
When you look at the sun during your walking meditation, the mindfulness of the body helps you to see that the sun is in you without the sun there is no life at all and suddenly you get in touch with the sun in a different way.
Nhat Hanh